RV Miles Podcast

This week, we share our thoughts on installing our solar and lithium battery system from Go Power, we talk about the reason x-chocks shouldn't be called chocks, and Jason has yet another incident involving a shower.  The Go Power Solar Extreme Kit: https://gpelectric.com/products/solar-extreme-charging-system/ Go Power's Sun Cycle batteries:  https://gpelectric.com/products/250ah-lithium-iron-phos...

This week, we share a study that shows that some people plan to camp MORE with higher fuel prices. Ford has been fined for faking payload numbers, a potential DEF shortage, a new 5th wheel hitch from @CURT, a safety alert for Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bars, and more. To claim your Roadmaster Nighthawk update kit, contact Jennifer Lee directly at 360-597-2434. If you prefer, you can also email Jenni...

In this episode, we recap our time in Washington D.C. and share the best ways to get around, places to eat, navigating all there is to do, and where to stay. We stayed at Cherry Hill, one of the best RV Resorts around and worth every penny. Have you visited D.C.? What did you think? Plus, ticks are up to no good, and our fresh and black tank picks.

In this episode, we share our journey to Savannah, Georgia and all the great food, architecture, and haunts. We also cover some bear safety tips and uncover the science behind why smoke follows you around a campfire. Save even more on Solo Stove at https://rvmiles.com/solostove   Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of gear: https://llbean.com   Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https...

On this episode, we share where we've been and what we've been up to, including a road incident and a lawnmower that wrecked our slide. 

How much water do you travel with in your RV’s fresh tank? A viral Facebook post has Jayco walking back emails to an owner stating that no water should ever be carried in RV tanks while traveling. We've got the full story direct from the RV owner, plus industry updates to keep you informed in this week's edition of RV and Camping News.   Togo RV Plus is now Roadpass Pro. Your $49 per year Roadpass...

In this week's news round-up, we share some stats from KOA on how fuel prices are affecting campers, and how many plan to buy an RV this year or get rid of theirs while fuel prices keep them parked. We cover a new $1.3 billion resort complex, some truck recalls, and the story of a woman who fell down a vault toilet on top of a mountain. Enter to win the DISH OUTDOORS bundle here: https://rvmiles.c...

On this episode, we share our travels to Jacksonville, Florida, where we found a wonderful oceanfront campground and some great National Park Service Sites. We cover some mistakes beginner RVers should avoid, and Jason gets caught in the shower with no water. The Togo RV article on beginner mistakes: https://togorv.com/rv-living/mistakes-beginner-rvers-should-avoid/

In this episode, we explore what it's like to try to get free overnight RV parking in the current RV craze. We have tips. and resources for finding spots, plus we take a few listener questions.  Apps we use: Campendium Harvest Hosts: https://rvmiles.com/15-off-harvest-hosts-with-promo-code/ Boondockers Welcome: https://rvmiles.com/boondockers-welcome-announces-price-increase/ Overnight RV Parking...

On this episode, our friend Josh Winters from Bish's RV shares his thoughts on the current state of the RV industry. Are deals back? What about those backlogs? How long will it take to get an order? All that and more. 

This week, Thor Motor Coach has trademarked the term "Mega C" for their new line-up, there's a new RV sales scam out there, Starlink pricing has gone up, and truck manufacturing sees more delays. Togo RV Plus is now Roadpass Pro. Your $49 per year Roadpass membership includes premium access to Campendium, Roadtrippers, RVillage, OvernightRVParking, and Togo RV. Save $10 on your Roadpass Pro Member...

On this episode, we answer a bevvy of listener questions about our Sabre 37FLL fifth wheel, we talk about our recent Starlink satellite internet order, and more.  See the full tour of the Sabre on the Matt's RV Reviews Towables channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrarePz2Z6k&t=46s Our article on RV driver's license requirements: https://rvmiles.com/rv-drivers-license-requirements  

New driving laws, moving firewood, different weather, buying liquor... this week, we share some thoughts on traveling outside of your home region for the first time.  

On this episode, we share advice from the RV Miles community to those new to RVing. Plus, a tip that will help you figure out on Google Maps if you can fit into a campsite. All this, plus our fresh tank/black tank pics.   Save 10% on your Hugest Autoformers purchase with code RVMILES Save even more on Solo Stove at https://rvmiles.com/solostove Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of gear...

Yes, you can boondock in Florida and many other places in the East! on this episode, we talk about our time at a Florida Water Management District site and some other boondocking options and tips for the East. Plus, why the heck did we buy a gas truck over a diesel? Let's talk about it.  Here's Campendium's guide to Florida Water Management District camping: https://go.campendium.com/free-camping-...

In this episode, we share some strange news from Camping World, who plan to build an entire brand of Eddie Bauer RVs, from small motorhomes to big towables. We talk about reservations to get into Yosemite National Park, a recall on Ford trucks, and more.

On this episode, we share our top tips for planning a trip to Walt Disney World, and share our impressions of the Andersen fifth wheel hitch. 

In this week's news round-up, we cover the National Park Service's visitation numbers for 2021, the actual number of RVs sold last year, a snapshot of America's Black campers, and tell you the best day of the week for the cheapest fuel prices.    The GasBuddy study: https://www.gasbuddy.com/newsroom/pressrelease/1091

In this episode, we share our experience at Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness campground, and answer a listener question about the differences in towing a fifth wheel over a conventional travel trailer.  Check out the cover story on us in RV Camping magazine here: https://rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/

This week, we take a look back at our time at the Florida RV SuperShow, discuss the best and the worst, ask ourselves "does the RV community even need a supershow?" and more. Plus, Campendium released its best of 2021 and we are sharing which campgrounds made the list. And finally, we hope you'll take a moment to head over to Instagram and bring a little hope and support to a couple facing heartbr...

As the RV industry adapts to the electric boom, will 2023 be the year of electric RVs? Plus, Dealers are fined for service delays, what to expect at the Tampa RV show, and as fires rage in the Boulder area, a devastating wind storm leaves a wake of RV destruction. It's time for the latest in RV and camping news from RV Miles. Join us at the Tampa RV show! We'll be doing a meet n' greet on Saturday...

This week - who's afraid of the big bad city? We've got a few tips to help you navigate those moments you find yourself driving through a large city. Plus, we tackle that age-old question about peeing in the woods, did your city make the Taco cut, and we talk about our recent tire blowout in our fresh tank/black tank section. Welcome to the latest RV Miles Podcast!

This week we talk with Nate Philippsen, the VP of Marketing for Sun Outdoors about operating the country's largest RV park operations in these unprecedented times. Plus, we talk a bit about winter camping, and the year ahead for the RV industry.

This week we share some more wild travel stories, plus a great tip about RV stabilizing jacks and a heartwarming story about a lost teddy bear in a National Park. 

It's official. California has banned the use of small generators, but what does that mean for RVers? Sailun recalls over 84,000 tires, Arches will go to timed entry in 2022, the Thor backlog grows while Winnebago recalls the Ekko, and so much more. It's time for this latest RV and camping news.